Organic Black Tea-Small Batch-Made in the USA-Contains Caffeine
 
This blend of organic Chinese black tea (Flowery Orange Pekoe), cornflower petals, and bergamot oil offers a antioxidant-rich beverage that boosts heart health, improves mental focus, and supports digestion. It combines the stimulating, flavonoid-rich properties of black tea with the anti-inflammatory, calming benefits of bergamot and cornflower.
 
Made famous by Charles Grey (2nd Earl Grey) of England, this popular Bergamot Tea combines our dark malty Flowery Orange Pekoe Black tea with with the indigo splash of Cornflower Petals and All Natural Bergamot flavoring. Aside from Earl Grey's stunning visuals, this classic tea combines the sweet and succulent aroma of Bergamot along with the maltiness of black tea with a hint of fruitiness,

Earl Grey tea is a favorite with bakers in many culinary recipes. It goes especially well with cakes, cookies, confections and any recipe with chocolate!

Ingredients: Organic: Chinese Black Tea (Flowery Orange Pekoe), Cornflower Petals, Bergamot oil.
 
Hot Tea:
Brew tea at 195º - Use 1-2 tsp. leaf per 8 oz. water. water. Allow boiling water to cool slightly, then pour over leaves. Steep 3 minutes.
 
Iced Tea:
Prepare the loose tea: Use 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea per 1 cup of water. For example, if you're making 8 cups of tea, then steep eight 8 teaspoons of loose tea leaves in 8 cups of hot water. Add an additional 1-2 teaspoons of tea leaves for a stronger, bolder flavor, or if using a delicately-flavored tea.
*Gallon: use 2 oz of loose leaf tea (roughly 1-1 1/2 cups depending on leaf size)
Once the hot water is ready, pour it over the tea leaves and steep for the blend's recommended period of time. 
To sweeten, add 1/4 cup of sugar or honey per 1 gallon of tea and adjust to taste. Be sure to add the sweetener while the tea is still hot and stir well until fully dissolved. 
Once steeped, pour the hot tea concentrate into a serving pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or let cool to room temperature and serve over extra ice. 
 
Mason Jar Iced Tea:
Fill a mason jar with hot water.  Steep 2-4 tsp for 8 minutes. Place it in the refrigerator until cold
Optional: Stir in sugar or honey while the tea is still warm so it dissolves easily